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Aussie STEM Stars: Alan Finkel
Australia's Chief Scientist: 2016-2020
Series: Aussie STEM Stars
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Age range 9 to 14 Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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Age range 9 to 14
Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
As Australia's Chief Scientist, our country has turned to Alan Finkel for advice on everything from the climate, to AI, to the pandemic. But at a time when scientists have never been so important, Alan nearly didn't become one at all. Growing up in Melbourne as the son of immigrants who fled the Holocaust, Alan had to find the courage to make his own choices — even when they weren't quite what his family had in mind. Alan's story is one of being brave, loving your family, and always aiming for excellence.
Dr Finkel commenced as Australia's Chief Scientist on 25 January 2016. This followed an extensive science background as an entrepreneur, engineer, neuroscientist, and educator, and an industrial career producing breakthrough scientific instruments for academic neurosciences and pharmaceutical drug discovery. He served as President of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE), and for eight years as Chancellor of Monash University. He has been Chair of multiple companies dedicated to scientific research and was named the 2016 Victorian of the Year.
Alan is committed to science education and has founded numerous magazines and education programmes for schools and organisations. His career is defined by creative leadership, initiatives, philanthropy, and innovative scientific publishing. He has been a strong and effective advocate for governmental and industrial support of innovation and research in science and engineering.
Listen to Kim Doherty reading from her Aussie STEM Stars book on Alan Finkel on the ABC Science Show.
Series: Aussie STEM Stars
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Age range 9 to 14 Aussie STEM Stars is an inspiring children's series that celebrates Australia's experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As Australia's Chief Scientist, our country has turned to Alan Finkel for advice on everything from the climate, to AI, to the pandemic. But at a time when scientists have never been so important, Alan nearly didn't...Paperback$4200Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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Aussie STEM Stars: Michelle Simmons
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Aussie STEM Stars: Emma Johnston
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781925893434
Publisher: Wild Dingo Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: Wild Dingo Press
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Kim Doherty is an editor, storyteller, teacher, and a mum to two young children - Molly and Xavier - who she hopes will be inspired by the amazing world of science and Alan's story. This is Kim's second book for children, the first was about Mt Everest and the amazing facts, death-defying adventures and strange myths of the world's highest mountain. When she's acting like a grown-up (which is not very often), Kim is an award-winning editor-in-chief who has led some of Australia's best-loved publications, from The Australian Women's Weekly to Kidspot. She is passionate about sharing Australian stories and the importance of lifelong learning: Kim is hoping to complete her most recent educational endeavour (the world's slowest Master of Laws) sometime before the end of the century.
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